International Journal of Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Indexing and Abstracting
Comprehensive database coverage ensuring maximum visibility and discoverability for your STI research.
Current Database Coverage
IJSTD content is currently indexed in the following databases and discovery services, with active applications pending for additional platforms. Our indexing team continuously works to expand database coverage ensuring published STI research reaches the broadest possible audience of researchers, clinicians, and public health professionals engaged with sexually transmitted infection topics.
Indexing Benefits for Authors
Comprehensive indexing delivers significant benefits for authors publishing STI research with IJSTD. Indexed articles receive increased visibility in literature searches conducted by potential collaborators, funding agencies, and institutions evaluating research impact. Citation tracking services monitor and report article usage enabling authors to demonstrate research influence for career advancement and grant applications.
Enhanced Discoverability
Articles indexed in major databases appear in search results when researchers, clinicians, and students seek information on STI-related topics. Proper metadata ensures accurate categorization and retrieval across diverse search platforms and library systems globally.
Citation Tracking
Indexing in citation databases enables tracking of article citations over time. Authors can monitor research influence through citation metrics and demonstrate impact to institutions, funding agencies, and promotion committees evaluating scholarly productivity.
Systematic Review Inclusion
Indexed articles are discoverable for systematic reviews and meta-analyses synthesizing evidence on STI topics. Inclusion in comprehensive literature reviews extends research influence and contributes to evidence-based guidelines and policy recommendations.
Permanent Accessibility
Digital archiving ensures published articles remain accessible indefinitely regardless of future journal status. DOI registration through Crossref provides permanent citation links enabling reliable reference and access for future researchers.
Indexing Expansion Plans
IJSTD actively pursues expanded indexing coverage to maximize research visibility. Current priority applications include PubMed and PubMed Central enabling direct access for biomedical researchers, Scopus for comprehensive citation tracking and academic evaluation metrics, EMBASE for pharmaceutical and clinical research communities, and Web of Science for established citation impact measurement and institutional assessment purposes.
Indexing applications require demonstrated publication quality, editorial rigor, and sustained content output. We expect ongoing applications to progress as the journal matures and builds its publication record within the STI research community. Authors publishing with IJSTD contribute to building the indexing profile that benefits all contributors through enhanced collective visibility.
DOI Registration: All published articles receive Digital Object Identifiers registered through Crossref enabling permanent citation and linking. DOIs function as persistent identifiers ensuring articles remain findable and citable even if website addresses change.
ORCID Integration: IJSTD supports ORCID integration linking publications to author profiles. Authors should include ORCID identifiers during submission to ensure accurate attribution and career-long publication tracking across platforms.
Publish Your STI Research
Share your sexually transmitted infection research with global visibility through comprehensive indexing.